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AJ12 LMU

2012 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,950 mi
Last recorded53,950 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S8081,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 LMU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 53,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 53,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 47,752 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 45,367 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 43,160 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 40,185 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 40,184 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 37,792 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 34,823 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 32,091 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 28,039 miles

both rear tyres slighty out of shape

Pass 19 May 2017 21,931 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 17,394 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 10,362 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S80?

Based on 422,980 MOT tests across 31,257 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
7,037
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
31,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,357
position lamp(s) not working 13,908
Registration plate lamp not working 9,544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,715
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 5,783
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AJ12 LMU is a 2012 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 81,452 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S80 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ12 LMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S80 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo S80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ12 LMU registered?

AJ12 LMU is a 2012 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is AJ12 LMU safe to buy?

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